Sewer smoke and dye testing begins today

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City to begin smoke and dye testing of sewer lines today

City contractors Wright-Pierce begin smoke and dye testing of Somerville sewer lines today to identify incorrect connections between drain and sanitary systems, running through August 9. Testing starts in West Somerville, including the Broadway area from Alewife Brook to Teele Square and the High St. area near Dilboy Field. The smoke is nontoxic, non-staining and creates no fire hazard; residents with respiratory problems who are immobile should call (978)-416-8000, and homeowners are advised to pour a gallon of water into each floor drain before testing begins.

City of Somerville

Comedian Gus Heagerty performs 'Is This the New Me?' at The Rockwell tonight

New York-based comedian Gus Heagerty brings his observational comedy show to The Rockwell in Davis Square tonight at 7:00 p.m.

The Rockwell

Family picnic and singalong gathers kids on Central Library lawn tonight

Families are invited to bring chairs, blankets, and picnic dinners to the Central Library lawn tonight at 6 p.m. for an outdoor musical performance by children's entertainer Matt Heaton.

Somerville Public Library

Call for bands: 21st annual HONK! Festival prepares for fall return

Organizers announced Tuesday that over 65 activist street bands have applied to perform at the festival, scheduled to run October 9-11, 2026.

The Somerville Times

Pre-sale opens today for Make-A-Wish benefit show at Somerville Theatre

Pre-sale tickets become available today at 10 a.m. for the Wish Benefit Tour featuring bassist Oteil Burbridge and groove trio LaMP, playing in Somerville on October 9, 2026.

Grateful Web

Somerville Conservation Commission to meet remotely Thursday

The Somerville Conservation Commission meets virtually Thursday, July 30, at 7 p.m. to discuss local open space, wetlands, and environmental permits.

City of Somerville

84 Broadway redevelopment meeting set for Wednesday evening

A virtual neighborhood meeting is scheduled for tonight at 6 p.m. on a proposed redevelopment of 84 Broadway that would restore the existing two-story building, add three stories, and include 20 residential units plus one commercial tenant.

City of Somerville

Heat pumps webinar covers costs and rebates today

Somerville's Heat Pumps 101 webinar runs today from noon to 1 p.m., covering heat-pump basics, costs and benefits, tenant and landlord considerations, and state rebates.

City of Somerville

Open mic and karaoke night at The Jungle tonight

Free Open Mic and Karaoke runs today from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. at The Jungle, 6 Sanborn Court, with open mic from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and karaoke from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. for ages 21 and over.

The Boston Calendar

Somerville to host National Night Out August 4

Somerville Police Department and Somerville Recreation invite residents to the annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 4, at Dilboy Stadium (110 Alewife Brook Parkway) from 5 to 8 p.m., with a rain date the following day.

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